GRE Word List

ACCOST

to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way

The meaning of the word accost is to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way.

Random words

WordMeaning
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
concordatcompact
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willowyabounding with willows
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
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