GRE Word List
WITHSTAND
to stand up against : oppose with firm determination
The meaning of the word withstand is to stand up against : oppose with firm determination.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |