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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rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
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opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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noisomenoxious
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leave-takingdeparture
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
flagrantconspicuously offensive