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 |
|---|---|
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| choreography | the art of symbolically representing dancing |
| knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |