GRE Word List
COGITATE
to ponder or meditate on usually intently
The meaning of the word cogitate is to ponder or meditate on usually intently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
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| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
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| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |