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.
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Word | Meaning |
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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 |