GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
legenda story coming down from the past
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
depravitya corrupt act or practice
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty