GRE Word List
REBUFF
reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
The meaning of the word rebuff is reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N..
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
unfeigned | genuine; real |
antiquated | obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated |
impart | grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart |
languid | lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless |
satirical | using satire; mocking |
snip | short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors |
cede | yield (title or territory) to (esp. after losing a war); surrender formally; N. cession |
acrimonious | stinging; caustic; bitter in words or manner; N. acrimony: bitter ill-natured animosity in speech or behavior |
imperious | domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor |