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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WordMeaning
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
disconsolatecheerless
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object