GRE Word List

EFFRONTERY

shameless boldness : insolence

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

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WordMeaning
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
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illicitnot permitted : unlawful
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
thronga multitude of assembled persons
constituenta member of a constituency
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
respitea period of temporary delay
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly