GRE Word List

RESOLUTION

the act or process of resolving: such as

The meaning of the word resolution is the act or process of resolving: such as.

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WordMeaning
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
gruntto utter a grunt
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart