GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
nullifyto make null (see null
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable