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 |
|---|---|
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| alleviate | relieve |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |