GRE Word List
DAZE
to stupefy especially by a blow : stun
The meaning of the word daze is to stupefy especially by a blow : stun.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |