GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
florescencea state or period of flourishing
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
cohortscompanion
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