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
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
promptto move to action : incite
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
desperatehaving lost hope
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
politypolitical organization
unkemptnot combed
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent