GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

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WordMeaning
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
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pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
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glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
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