GRE Word List

PLUMMET

to fall perpendicularly

The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.

Random words

WordMeaning
anarchyabsence of government
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
legenda story coming down from the past
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
dodderingfeeble
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating