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 |
|---|---|
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |