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.

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WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
braga pompous or boastful statement
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
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queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively