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
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
succorrelief
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
impetusa driving force : impulse
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight