GRE Word List

DISCONCERT

to throw into confusion

The meaning of the word disconcert is to throw into confusion.

Random words

WordMeaning
compressto press or squeeze together
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
prodigya highly talented child or youth
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful