GRE Word List
DEFROCK
to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
The meaning of the word defrock is to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
engender | beget |
evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |
sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |