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 |
|---|---|
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| endue | provide |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |