GRE Word List

OSTRACIZE

to exile by ostracism

The meaning of the word ostracize is to exile by ostracism.

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WordMeaning
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage