GRE Word List
DENIGRATE
blacken; defame
The meaning of the word denigrate is blacken; defame.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |