GRE Word List
PARRY
to ward off a weapon or blow
The meaning of the word parry is to ward off a weapon or blow.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |