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 |
|---|---|
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| endue | provide |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| pterodactyl | any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |