GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.

Random words

WordMeaning
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
lacerationthe act of lacerating
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish