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.

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hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition