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 |
|---|---|
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| trample | tramp |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |