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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unisonidentity in musical pitch
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
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rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
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recuperateto get back : regain