GRE Word List
DECELERATE
to reduce the speed of : slow down
The meaning of the word decelerate is to reduce the speed of : slow down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |