GRE Word List

DELVE

excavate

The meaning of the word delve is excavate.

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WordMeaning
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
consortassociate
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)