GRE Word List
DOWSE
use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals
The meaning of the word dowse is use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
| bid | command; utter (a greeting); offer as a price; N: offer of a price; amount offered; earnest effort to gain something; Ex. bid for freedom |
| blithe | gay; joyous |
| doff | take off; OP. don |
| panoramic | denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area |
| amenable | obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to sensible suggestions; Ex. He is very amenable; Ex. amenable to the usual tests |
| exhume | dig out of the ground; remove from a grave |
| extenuate | weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior) |
| reparation | compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair |
| partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |