GRE Word List
VILE
morally despicable or abhorrent
The meaning of the word vile is morally despicable or abhorrent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| impoverish | to make poor |