GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

Random words

WordMeaning
depravitya corrupt act or practice
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
tribunala court or forum of justice
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb