GRE Word List
DAUNT
intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten
The meaning of the word daunt is intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stamp | step on heavily (so as to crush or extinguish); put an end to; imprint or impress with a mark, design, or seal; shape with a die; characterize; Ex. machine stamping out car bodies; Ex. newspaper stamping him as a liar; N. stamping; implement used to stamp; impression stamped; mark; Ex. Her remarks bear the stamp of truth. |
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
| alleviate | relieve (pain) |
| consign | send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment; CF. consignor, consignee |
| gratuitous | given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment |
| disembark | debark; go ashore (from a ship); unload cargo from a ship; CF. embark |
| dogmatic | opinionated; holding stubbornly to one's opinion; arbitrary; doctrinal |
| frugality | thrift; economy; ADJ. frugal: practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive |
| contiguous | adjacent to; touching upon |
| betroth | become engaged to marry |