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

WordMeaning
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
spoofdeceive
smudgeto make a smudge on
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
badinageplayful repartee : banter