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
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state