GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

The meaning of the word descry is to catch sight of.

Random words

WordMeaning
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
brackishsomewhat salty
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking