GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
pinnacea light sailing ship
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
hirsutehairy
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed