GRE Word List
REVILE
to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
The meaning of the word revile is to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
retiring | reserved |
trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |