GRE Word List
GAINSAY
to declare to be untrue or invalid
The meaning of the word gainsay is to declare to be untrue or invalid.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |