GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
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|---|---|
| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| environ | encircle |
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| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| sidetrack | siding |
| misadventure | misfortune |