GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
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panga brief piercing spasm of pain
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
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impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety