GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

The meaning of the word vile is morally despicable or abhorrent.

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WordMeaning
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating