GRE Word List

CONSTERNATION

amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion

The meaning of the word consternation is amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion.

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WordMeaning
mimicryan instance of mimicking
forteone's strong point
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snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
cataclysmflood
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
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