GRE Word List

DEFER

put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
retiringreserved
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
chafeirritate
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
pluckto pull or pick off or out