GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

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WordMeaning
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
alludeto make indirect reference
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light