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
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
peccadilloa slight offense
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
cremateto subject to cremation
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of