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.

Random words

WordMeaning
giddydizzy
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
defalcatededuct
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent