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

WordMeaning
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
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flagrantconspicuously offensive
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
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brookcreek