GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

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WordMeaning
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
seedycontaining or full of seeds
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease