GRE Word List

DISCREDIT

to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve

The meaning of the word discredit is to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve.

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WordMeaning
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade