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
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
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prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
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