GRE Word List
CHAPERON
a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
The meaning of the word chaperon is a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| gusty | the sensation of taste |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |