GRE Word List

DEFEATIST

an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat

The meaning of the word defeatist is an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat.

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WordMeaning
vieto strive for superiority : contend
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perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
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patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
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countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief