GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
rustleto make or cause a rustle
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
braidto make from braids