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
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way