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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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
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anachronisman error in chronology
phyluma direct line of descent within a group