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.

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WordMeaning
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle