GRE Word List

CONFIDANT

one to whom secrets are entrusted

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

Random words

WordMeaning
primethe second of the canonical hours
abbreviateto make briefer
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
reverberatereflect
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
rationalhaving reason or understanding
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics