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
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
unbridledunrestrained
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
servileof or befitting a menial position