GRE Word List

DEFALCATE

deduct

The meaning of the word defalcate is deduct.

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boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships