GRE Word List

CONFIDANT

one to whom secrets are entrusted

The meaning of the word confidant is one to whom secrets are entrusted.

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
rationalhaving reason or understanding
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
intersticea space that intervenes between things
charlatanquack