GRE Word List

OUTRAGE

an act of violence or brutality

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

Random words

WordMeaning
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully