GRE Word List
DISAFFECTED
discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
The meaning of the word disaffected is discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| rejoinder | the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication |
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| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
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