GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

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WordMeaning
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
primaloriginal
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock