GRE Word List

DISCONCERT

to throw into confusion

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

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WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
riftfissure
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain