GRE Word List
DETRACTION
a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
The meaning of the word detraction is a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| rider | one that rides |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
