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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odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
clamornoisy shouting
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
addlerotten
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production