GRE Word List
DOWSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word dowse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| hardy | bold |