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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |