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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| occident | west |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |