GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |