GRE Word List

REFUTE

to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous

The meaning of the word refute is to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous.

Random words

WordMeaning
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
woefulfull of woe : grievous
queasycausing nausea
blightedaffected with blight (see blight