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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| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| portly | dignified |