GRE Word List
DECIMATE
to select by lot and kill every tenth man of
The meaning of the word decimate is to select by lot and kill every tenth man of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |
| contest | strive |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |