GRE Word List

DECANT

to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers

The meaning of the word decant is to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers.

Random words

WordMeaning
fienddevil
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly