GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| demerit | offense |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |