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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| onus | burden |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| psychiatrist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |