GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |