GRE Word List
BROWBEAT
to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
The meaning of the word browbeat is to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| grotto | cave |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |