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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| farce | stuff |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| fauna | animal life |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| opulence | wealth |
| irremediable | not remediable |