GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
slougha place of deep mud or mire
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous