GRE Word List

ABASH

to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert

The meaning of the word abash is to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert.

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WordMeaning
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
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imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
mediumsomething in a middle position
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gibeto utter taunting words
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice