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.

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WordMeaning
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
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subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
unkemptnot combed
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wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
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