GRE Word List
DOUSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word douse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| spate | freshet |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |