GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.

Random words

WordMeaning
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
raspto rub with something rough
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid