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 |
|---|---|
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| groom | bridegroom |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| rightful | just |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |