GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
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| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
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