GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
lopsidedleaning to one side
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
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nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating