GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

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WordMeaning
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
ancillarysubordinate
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
craveto ask for earnestly : beg