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 |
|---|---|
| minuscule | very small |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
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| pending | during |
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |