GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

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WordMeaning
predetermineforeordain
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
leerysuspicious