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.

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WordMeaning
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object