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
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect