GRE Word List
DEFECTION
desertion
The meaning of the word defection is desertion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| analgesia | condition of being unable to feel pain |
| prop | support placed under or against something; V. |
| abject | (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology |
| crux | essential or main point; Ex. the crux of the problem; ADJ. crucial: of deciding importance |
| galvanize | stimulate or shock by an electric current; stimulate by shock; shock into action; stir up; coat with rust-resistant zinc by using electricity |
| immobility | state of being immovable |
| refurbish | renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish |
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |
| annals | records arranged in yearly parts; history |
| dissemble | disguise; hide the real nature of; pretend |
