GRE Word List
REBUTTAL
refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
The meaning of the word rebuttal is refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | outmoded; no longer used |
| paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
| millennium | thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity |
| baleful | evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look |
| scourge | lash; whip (formerly used for punishment); source of severe punishment; V: whip; afflict |
| portend | foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning |
| venue | location; place (of a crime, trial, gathering, etc.); CF. come |
| tutelage | guardianship; training; function of a tutor; instruction |
| enamored | in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |