GRE Word List
PERTURB
to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
The meaning of the word perturb is to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
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