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.

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WordMeaning
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
citadela fortress that commands (see command
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floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff