GRE Word List
AFFRONT
to insult especially to the face by behavior or language
The meaning of the word affront is to insult especially to the face by behavior or language.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
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| vixen | a female fox |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
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