GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |