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
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
debonairsuave
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God