GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| heed | to pay attention |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |