GRE Word List

DOUSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
attentivemindful
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext