GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
nauseateto become affected with nausea
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
writsomething written : writing
adherentone who adheres to something: such as