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
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
communalof or relating to one or more communes