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 |
|---|---|
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| ballast | a 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) |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| grate | grating |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |