GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
debonairsuave
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent