GRE Word List
DOWSE
to plunge into water
The meaning of the word dowse is to plunge into water.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| residual | remainder |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| ponderous | of very great weight |