GRE Word List
TAUNT
to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
The meaning of the word taunt is to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| romp | one that romps |
| fell | skin |
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |