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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prolongto lengthen in time : continue
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untenablenot able to be defended
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
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