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
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
communetalk over
impoverishto make poor
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo