GRE Word List
DEFIANCE
refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant
The meaning of the word defiance is refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humanitarian | one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism |
| minutiae | petty or trivial details; CF. minutia |
| gnarled | twisted |
| decrepitude | state of collapse or weakness caused by illness or old age |
| benevolent | generous; charitable; having a wish to do good |
| tryst | meeting arranged by lovers; arrangement between lovers to meet |
| witticism | witty saying; wisecrack(clever joking remark) |
| quiver | tremble; shake; N. |
| scuffle | struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ? |
| malign | speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence |
