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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| pilfer | steal |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| trappings | outward signs |