GRE Word List

DELVE

excavate

The meaning of the word delve is excavate.

Random words

WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
fiascoa complete failure
writsomething written : writing
solicitorone that solicits
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come