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 |
|---|---|
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| ensconce | shelter |
| acclaim | applaud |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |