GRE Word List

DIVEST

to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title

The meaning of the word divest is to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title.

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unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
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audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
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insensatelacking sense or understanding