GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

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WordMeaning
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
museto become absorbed in thought
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner