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
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
pluckto pull or pick off or out
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation