GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
heedto pay attention
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential