GRE Word List
DISHONOR
lack or loss of honor or reputation
The meaning of the word dishonor is lack or loss of honor or reputation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| betray | to lead astray |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |