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.

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WordMeaning
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
supersedeto cause to be set aside
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
expiateto make amends for
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
vindicateto free from allegation or blame