GRE Word List

DISCONCERT

to throw into confusion

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

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cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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