GRE Word List

ALLOCATE

to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute

The meaning of the word allocate is to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute.

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WordMeaning
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
lodewaterway
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
genuflectto bend the knee
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender