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.

Random words

WordMeaning
balkto refuse abruptly
propsomething that props or sustains : support
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
schemea plan or program of action
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic