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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|---|---|
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
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| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |