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
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
expenditurethe act or process of expending