GRE Word List

ABDICATE

to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function

The meaning of the word abdicate is to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function.

Random words

WordMeaning
provenanceorigin
flushto fly away suddenly
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
bevya large group or collection
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
blemishto spoil by a flaw
vendorone that vends : seller