GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
martineta strict disciplinarian
proletariana member of the proletariat
mysticmystical
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial