GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
stemthe main trunk of a plant
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
disquietudeanxiety
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
adjurationa solemn oath
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor