GRE Word List

DELVE

excavate

The meaning of the word delve is excavate.

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yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
reeksmoke
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)