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 |
|---|---|
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |