GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
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loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
maroona dark red
fellskin
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braggarta loud arrogant boaster