turpitude
Group 27Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (noun)
- Depravity; wickedness GRE
Example in Context
The conviction for moral turpitude disqualified the candidate from holding public office under the terms of the state constitution.
Synonyms
evilwickednessdepravity
Etymology
From Latin, meaning moral depravity or wickedness.
- turpitudo (Latin) — baseness
Memory Aid
🐢Sounds like “turtle pitude”
A TURTLE in a pit of slime doing wicked things is the very definition of TURPITUDE!
Visual Association
😈A turtle in a mud pit, plotting evil deeds while wearing a tiny villain mask.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “turpitude” mean on the GRE?
turpitude (noun) means “Depravity; wickedness”. The conviction for moral turpitude disqualified the candidate from holding public office under the terms of the state constitution.
How to remember “turpitude” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “turpitude” sounds like “turtle pitude”. A TURTLE in a pit of slime doing wicked things is the very definition of TURPITUDE!
What are synonyms for “turpitude”?
Common synonyms: evil, wickedness, depravity.