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
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
plaitpleat