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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
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| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |