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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| wanton | merciless |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |