GRE Word List
DELVE
excavate
The meaning of the word delve is excavate.
Random words
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| kinetic | of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |