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 |
|---|---|
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
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| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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