GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| collected | gathered together |