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 |
|---|---|
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| lampoon | satire |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |