GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
headfirstwith the head foremost
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
dementedmad
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
betrothto promise to marry
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university