GRE Word List

DISCONCERT

to throw into confusion

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

Random words

WordMeaning
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
sluggarda habitually lazy person
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
codifyto reduce to a code