GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
remediablecapable of being remedied
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned