GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
adjurationa solemn oath
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation