GRE Word List

BLIGHTED

affected with blight (see blight

The meaning of the word blighted is affected with blight (see blight.

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WordMeaning
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
averto declare positively
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
sequesterto set apart : segregate
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger