GRE Word List
APPALL
to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
The meaning of the word appall is to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filing | an act or instance of using a file |
| appease | pacify |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |