GRE Word List

BESET

to set or stud with or as if with ornaments

The meaning of the word beset is to set or stud with or as if with ornaments.

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WordMeaning
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
laudpraise
representationalone that represents: such as
denotationan act or process of denoting
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious