GRE Word List

METE

to give out by measure : dole out

The meaning of the word mete is to give out by measure : dole out.

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WordMeaning
dissentto withhold assent or approval
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
gruela thin porridge
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke