GRE Word List

PLUMMET

to fall perpendicularly

The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.

Random words

WordMeaning
snipa small piece that is snipped off
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
motea small particle : speck
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
blemishto spoil by a flaw