GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
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| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |