GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
modishfashionable
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
denominationan act of denominating