GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

Random words

WordMeaning
postulatedemand
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
implyto express indirectly
malodoroushaving a bad odor
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on