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
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
facsimilean exact copy
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile