GRE Word List

PLUMMET

to fall perpendicularly

The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.

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WordMeaning
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
cremateto subject to cremation
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
repercussionreflection
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind