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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
throespang
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length