GRE Word List

CONSIGN

to give over to another's care

The meaning of the word consign is to give over to another's care.

Random words

WordMeaning
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous