GRE Word List

UMBRAGE

a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult

The meaning of the word umbrage is a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult.

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WordMeaning
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
loutto bow in respect
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
inditemake up
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
traverseto go or travel across or over
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree