GRE Word List

DELVE

excavate

The meaning of the word delve is excavate.

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WordMeaning
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
equipoisea state of equilibrium
paragona model of excellence or perfection
puerilejuvenile
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light