GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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appurtenancesaccessory objects
dolta stupid person
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stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved