GRE Word List
DISCOUNT
disregard; regard (a story or news) as unimportant; deduct from a cost
The meaning of the word discount is disregard; regard (a story or news) as unimportant; deduct from a cost.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| momentous | very important; N. moment; CF. momentary |
| miasma | swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence |
| forge | counterfeit; reproduce fraudulently; form by heating in a forge and hammering into shape; move with a sudden increase of speed or power; Ex. forged ahead in the last two years; N: furnace where metals are heated |
| curb | chain or strap used with a bit to restrain a horse; something that checks; V: check; restrain |
| convivial | pleasantly merry; festive; joyous; gay; characterized by joviality; jovial |
| cite | quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record |
| fiend | evil spirit; devil |
| effluvium | noxious(harmful) smell |
| ramble | wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress |
| pinion | restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing |
