GRE Word List

DILUTE

attenuate

The meaning of the word dilute is attenuate.

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WordMeaning
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
baubletrinket
plumea feather of a bird: such as
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)