GRE Word List

MUSE

to become absorbed in thought

The meaning of the word muse is to become absorbed in thought.

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WordMeaning
wiltloose freshness; droop
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
endearto cause to become beloved or admired