GRE Word List
DEFALCATE
deduct
The meaning of the word defalcate is deduct.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| dire | exciting horror |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| unkempt | not combed |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |