GRE Word List
DESCRY
to catch sight of
The meaning of the word descry is to catch sight of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |