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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
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| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
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| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |