GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
urchinhedgehog
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner