GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
lugubriousmournful
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance