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

WordMeaning
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance