GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence