GRE Word List
DESCRY
to catch sight of
The meaning of the word descry is to catch sight of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |