GRE Word List

DEPUTIZE

to appoint as deputy

The meaning of the word deputize is to appoint as deputy.

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WordMeaning
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
betokento typify beforehand : presage
copiousyielding something abundantly
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops