GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

Random words

WordMeaning
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
aperturean opening or open space : hole
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
rusea wily subterfuge
begetto procreate as the father : sire
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke