GRE Word List

DEFERENCE

respect and esteem due a superior or an elder

The meaning of the word deference is respect and esteem due a superior or an elder.

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WordMeaning
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
stentorianextremely loud
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
havenharbor
desiccateto dry up