GRE Word List

GLOSSARY

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WordMeaning
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
shama trick that deludes : hoax
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
dissonancelack of agreement