GRE Word List

VILE

morally despicable or abhorrent

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

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WordMeaning
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
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staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
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colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions