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 |
|---|---|
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| pugilist | fighter |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| peerless | matchless |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |