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.

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WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
remediablecapable of being remedied
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely