GRE Word List

DEPLETE

to empty of a principal substance

The meaning of the word deplete is to empty of a principal substance.

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relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed