GRE Word List

ABSCOND

to depart secretly and hide oneself

The meaning of the word abscond is to depart secretly and hide oneself.

Random words

WordMeaning
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
machinationsan act of machinating
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation