gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
Gainsayer in a sentence
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Despite the chorus of gainsayers, the reformer pressed ahead with her unpopular proposal.
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Verbal · Text Completion
The novelist's late style is admired precisely for its blank: every superfluous phrase has been pared away, leaving prose of startling economy.
More GRE words starting with G
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
providing profit or income; productive
in a way that yields profit or useful result
to deny or contradict; to declare false
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
to shock or stir into sudden action
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