GRE Word List
DISCONCERT
to throw into confusion
The meaning of the word disconcert is to throw into confusion.
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|---|---|
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
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| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
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