repugnant
/ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/
Group 27Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Extremely distasteful; unacceptable GRE
Example in Context
The court found the practices documented in the investigation to be repugnant to the fundamental principles enshrined in the constitution.
Synonyms
disgustingrevoltingvile
Etymology
Something that makes you want to fight back due to disgust.
- repugnare (Latin) — to fight back
Memory Aid
🤢Sounds like “repugnant”
The smell of rotten eggs is so REPUGNANT, it makes you want to fight your nose!
Visual Association
🤮A person dramatically holding their nose and gagging while standing in front of a pile of garbage.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “repugnant” mean on the GRE?
repugnant (adjective) means “Extremely distasteful; unacceptable”. The court found the practices documented in the investigation to be repugnant to the fundamental principles enshrined in the constitution.
How to remember “repugnant” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “repugnant” sounds like “repugnant”. The smell of rotten eggs is so REPUGNANT, it makes you want to fight your nose!
What are synonyms for “repugnant”?
Common synonyms: disgusting, revolting, vile.