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
consignto give over to another's care
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
demurto take exception : object
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart