GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

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WordMeaning
slapdashhaphazard
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
apprehendarrest
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
outstripto go faster or farther than
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament