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 |
|---|---|
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |