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

WordMeaning
exudeto ooze out
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
hauntto visit often : frequent
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted