GRE Word List
DENIGRATE
blacken; defame
The meaning of the word denigrate is blacken; defame.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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collected | composed; calm; self-possessed |
rasp | (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand. |
ashen | ash-colored; deadly pale |
paragon | model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue |
progenitor | ancestor |
insensible | unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible |
insolence | impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude |
malevolent | wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence |
anarchy | absence of governing body; state of disorder |
solstice | point or time at which the sun is farthest from the equator |