GRE Word List

DESCRY

to catch sight of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
foregoto go before : precede
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics