GRE Word List
DEFER
give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous
The meaning of the word defer is give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crescendo | increase in the volume or intensity as in a musical passage; climax; CF. crescent |
| retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
| aureole | sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light |
| crevice | crack; fissure |
| expletive | meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word |
| illusive | deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive |
| acknowledge | recognize; admit |
| plethora | excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses |
| caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless |
| magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |