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 |
|---|---|
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| conceit | favorable opinion |