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
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
surmountto prevail over : overcome
emulateto strive to equal or excel
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
constituenta member of a constituency
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile