GRE Word List
PLUMMET
to fall perpendicularly
The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| rift | fissure |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |