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 |
|---|---|
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| collected | gathered together |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| suppliant | supplicant |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |