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
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
ligneousof or resembling wood
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
durationcontinuance in time
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon