GRE Word List
REDUCE
diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction
The meaning of the word reduce is diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defer | give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous |
| incorrigible | uncorrectable |
| colander | utensil with perforated bottom used for straining |
| cavalier | casual and offhand; arrogant; N: knight |
| stickler | perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right |
| singular | being only one; individual; unique; extraordinary; odd; Ex. singular beauty/behavior |
| commandeer | take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes |
| knoll | little round hill; hillock |
| reverberate | echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley. |
| soar | rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky. |