Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
parry
Meaning :
ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N.
(noun) a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Sentence :
The boxer made a vicious parry that left the opponent gasping for breath.
Synonyms :
anticipate, avoid, block, bypass, deflect, dodge, duck*, elude, en garde, evade, fence, fend off, forestall, hold at bay, preclude, prevent, rebuff, rebuke, repel, repulse, resist, shirk, shun, sidestep, stave off
Antonyms :
deal with, face, meet
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
sounds like "Harry" Potter who wards off all the difficulties of people
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
pari- imagine a pari(angel) warding off difficulties .
More Examples :
His opponent tried to attack him but he made an impressive parry.
He dodged the issue", "she skirted the problem", "They tend to evade their responsibilities", "he evaded the questions skillfully
