GRE Word List

DISCONCERT

to throw into confusion

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

Random words

WordMeaning
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
pedagogueteacher
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will