GRE Word List
BEFUDDLE
confuse thoroughly
The meaning of the word befuddle is confuse thoroughly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taxonomist | specialist in classifying (animals, etc.); CF. taxonomy: science of classification |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| nexus | connection |
| factious | inclined to form factions; causing dissension |
| nirvana | in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude |
| intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
| eschew | avoid habitually; Ex. eschew alcoholic drinks |
| pervert | corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural |
| exasperate | vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience) |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous |
