GRE Word List

REBATE

to reduce the force or activity of : diminish

The meaning of the word rebate is to reduce the force or activity of : diminish.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
grategrating
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
caldrona large kettle or boiler