GRE Word List

OUTRAGE

an act of violence or brutality

The meaning of the word outrage is an act of violence or brutality.

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WordMeaning
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
irateroused to ire
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic