GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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resurrectto raise from the dead
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
imprecationcurse
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
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