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

WordMeaning
synopticproviding a general overview; summary; N. synopsis
unfeignedgenuine; real
antiquatedobsolete; old-fashioned; outdated
impartgrant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
languidlacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
satiricalusing satire; mocking
snipshort quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
cedeyield (title or territory) to (esp. after losing a war); surrender formally; N. cession
acrimoniousstinging; caustic; bitter in words or manner; N. acrimony: bitter ill-natured animosity in speech or behavior
imperiousdomineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor