GRE Word List

DISPERSE

to cause to break up (see break up

The meaning of the word disperse is to cause to break up (see break up.

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WordMeaning
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
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leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)