GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
hazarda source of danger
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
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
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit