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.

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WordMeaning
incarnationact of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
havenplace of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
agrarianpertaining to land or its cultivation; Ex. agrarian reform
ethereallike a spirit or fairy; unearthly light; heavenly; unusually refined; Ex. She has an ethereal beauty; CF. ether: upper air
philanthropistlover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
fundamentalbasic; primary; essential
insidioustreacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
lolllounge about
engagingcharming; attractive
chalicegoblet; consecrated cup