GRE Word List
CONTROVERT
to dispute or oppose by reasoning
The meaning of the word controvert is to dispute or oppose by reasoning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |