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
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
junkettrip
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
facileeasily accomplished or attained
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity