GRE Word List
SULLY
to make soiled or tarnished : defile
The meaning of the word sully is to make soiled or tarnished : defile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |