GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
distantseparated in space : away
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed