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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| spate | freshet |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |