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 |
|---|---|
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| spate | freshet |