GRE Word List
DECOY
a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
The meaning of the word decoy is a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture.
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| conspire | plot |
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| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
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| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |