GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

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WordMeaning
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
diluteattenuate
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent