GRE Word List
BAREFACED
shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie
The meaning of the word barefaced is shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stench | strong foul odor; reek; stink |
| glamor | compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous |
| catcall | shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match); boo; V. |
| smother | kill from lack of air; suppress; cover thickly; Ex. smothered in little stickers |
| kindle | start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse |
| transcendent | exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy |
| poseur | person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose |
| debut | debut; first public appearance; formal presentation of a young woman to society |
| bristling | rising like bristles; showing irritation |
| putative | supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child |
