GRE Word List
DISENGAGE
to release from something that engages or involves
The meaning of the word disengage is to release from something that engages or involves.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |