GRE Word List

IGNITE

to set afire

The meaning of the word ignite is to set afire.

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WordMeaning
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
stem_fromarise from; originate from
respitea period of temporary delay
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet