GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
misadventuremisfortune
disconsolatecheerless
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary