GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
antecedeprecede
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
prepossessingcreating prejudice
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slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required