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.

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WordMeaning
implicationsomething implied: such as
extantcurrently or actually existing
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow