GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
copiousyielding something abundantly