GRE Word List

GRAPPLE

the act or an instance of grappling

The meaning of the word grapple is the act or an instance of grappling.

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WordMeaning
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
antisepticopposing microbial infection
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
pugilistfighter
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age