GRE Word List

DEPOSE

to remove from a throne or other high position

The meaning of the word depose is to remove from a throne or other high position.

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WordMeaning
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
kudospraise given for achievement
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation