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

WordMeaning
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
crypticsecret
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
elysianof or relating to Elysium
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
queruloushabitually complaining
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful