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
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
brinkedge
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
litheeasily bent or flexed
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)