Gainsay
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verb
Definition
To deny, contradict, or speak against
Examples
“The evidence presented in the study cannot be gainsaid by any credible researcher.”
“She attempted to gainsay his claims about the project timeline, but the records supported his account.”
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GRE Tip
Gainsay is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "contradict" or "deny" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "affirm".
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Using or expressed in more words than are needed
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Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
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