GRE Word List

PLUMMET

to fall perpendicularly

The meaning of the word plummet is to fall perpendicularly.

Random words

WordMeaning
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
encumberweigh down
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
outgoinggoing away : departing
spruceto make spruce
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation