GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |