GRE Word List
DOWSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word dowse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |