GRE Word List

CHAGRIN

disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure

The meaning of the word chagrin is disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure.

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WordMeaning
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
deifyto make a god of
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
sedentarynot migratory : settled
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
concurto express agreement
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
ostracizeto exile by ostracism