GRE Word List

EFFRONTERY

shameless boldness : insolence

The meaning of the word effrontery is shameless boldness : insolence.

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WordMeaning
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful