GRE Word List

KINDLE

to start (a fire) burning : light

The meaning of the word kindle is to start (a fire) burning : light.

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WordMeaning
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
unsavoryinsipid
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amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
predisposeto dispose in advance
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle