GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
requiteto make return for : repay
plummetto fall perpendicularly
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation