GRE Word List
DEPUTIZE
work or appoint as a deputy; N. deputy: person who has the power to take charge when the leading person is away
The meaning of the word deputize is work or appoint as a deputy; N. deputy: person who has the power to take charge when the leading person is away.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| gentle | kindly; soft; mild; of good family |
| kaleidoscope | tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful |
| supersede | replace; cause to be set aside; make obsolete; N. supersession |
| expletive | meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word |
| chronicle | report; record (in chronological order) |
| slur | pronounce indistinctly; speak indistinctly; mumble |
| politic | prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised |
| obsequious | slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic |