GRE Word List
DOWSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word dowse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| calculated | apt |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| billowing | wave |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |