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
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
reparteea quick and witty reply
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
hideto put out of sight : secrete
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
padrea Christian clergyman
extantcurrently or actually existing
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)