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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WordMeaning
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
saboteurone that practices sabotage