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
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
denominationan act of denominating
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
approbationcommendation
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease