GRE Word List

CAPITULATE

to surrender often after negotiation of terms

The meaning of the word capitulate is to surrender often after negotiation of terms.

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WordMeaning
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
promptto move to action : incite
stem_fromarise from; originate from
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay