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 |
|---|---|
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |