GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

Random words

WordMeaning
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
assailto attack violently : assault
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
putrefyto make putrid
recipientone that receives : receiver
impoverishto make poor