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 |
|---|---|
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| spare | not being used |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |