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
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
dozeto sleep lightly
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate