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 |
|---|---|
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
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| douse | to plunge into water |
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