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 |
|---|---|
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
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| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
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| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| retract | to draw back or in |
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| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |