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
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary