GRE Word List

PLUMMET

to fall perpendicularly

The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.

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WordMeaning
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
panderto act as a pander
repercussionreflection
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely