GRE Word List

DEFIANCE

the act or an instance of defying : challenge

The meaning of the word defiance is the act or an instance of defying : challenge.

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WordMeaning
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
groombridegroom
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
rightfuljust
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism