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 |
|---|---|
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| cryptic | secret |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| scion | descendant |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |