GRE Word List
JETTISON
to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
The meaning of the word jettison is to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| aria | air |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |