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.

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WordMeaning
unfetterto free from fetters
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous