GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
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| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
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