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 |
|---|---|
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| leave-taking | departure |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| dilute | attenuate |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |