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 |
|---|---|
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| harass | exhaust |
| delirium | an acute (see acute |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |