GRE Word List
DISCONCERT
to throw into confusion
The meaning of the word disconcert is to throw into confusion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
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| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
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