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 |
|---|---|
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |