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

WordMeaning
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
overweeningarrogant
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
sanguinarybloodthirsty
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters