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 |
|---|---|
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| categorical | absolute |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |