GRE Word List

DETERRENT

serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter

The meaning of the word deterrent is serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter.

Random words

WordMeaning
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
throespang
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism