GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |