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
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
sophistphilosopher
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
spruceto make spruce
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
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