GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

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WordMeaning
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
overblownpast the prime of bloom
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism