affront
/əˈfɹʌnt/
Group 28Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- An action or remark that causes outrage or offense GRE
- (verb)
- To insult, especially publicly GRE
Example in Context
The delegation considered the snub a deliberate affront to their nation's sovereignty and recalled their ambassador in protest.
Synonyms
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Etymology
To face someone with an offensive action or remark.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- frons (Latin) — forehead
Memory Aid
🚪Sounds like “a front”
When someone slams the door in your face, it's like an AFFRONT — right in your FRONT!
Visual Association
😡A person with a shocked expression after stepping into a room where everyone suddenly goes silent.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “affront” mean on the GRE?
affront (noun) means “An action or remark that causes outrage or offense”. The delegation considered the snub a deliberate affront to their nation's sovereignty and recalled their ambassador in protest.
How to remember “affront” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “affront” sounds like “a front”. When someone slams the door in your face, it's like an AFFRONT — right in your FRONT!
What are synonyms for “affront”?
Common synonyms: insult, offense, slight.