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.

Random words

WordMeaning
redressto set right : remedy
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
privyprivate
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate