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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|---|---|
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| certitude | the state of being or feeling certain |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
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