GRE Word List

DEPUTIZE

to appoint as deputy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
clipencompass
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right