GRE Word List
DELVE
excavate
The meaning of the word delve is excavate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| puerile | juvenile |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |