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 |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| emanate | to come out from a source |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| vixen | a female fox |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |