GRE Word List
DEFER
put off
The meaning of the word defer is put off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| espouse | marry |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| circlet | a little circle |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| console | an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament |