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
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
concentrichaving a common center
amityfriendship
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
ebullientboiling
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
supersedeto cause to be set aside