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 |
|---|---|
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| entity | being |
| skimp | skimpy |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |