GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
imperilto bring into peril : endanger