GRE Word List
ENCIPHER
encode; convert a message into code; put into cipher
The meaning of the word encipher is encode; convert a message into code; put into cipher.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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rebuke | scold harshly; criticize severely |
treasure | keep as precious; cherish |
flourish | grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting) |
crinkle | wrinkle |
credential | evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court. |
meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |
irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
potent | powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential |
dowse | use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals |
suitor | man who is courting a woman |