GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| motley | variegated in color |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |