GRE Word List
DEVOLVE
to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
The meaning of the word devolve is to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |