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.

Random words

WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
descryto catch sight of
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse