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
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
repelto drive back : repulse
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
plumea feather of a bird: such as
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily