GRE Word List

DOWSE

to plunge into water

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

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antiquityancient times
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reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
pliantpliable
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causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative