GRE Word List
RELEGATE
to send into exile : banish
The meaning of the word relegate is to send into exile : banish.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| retiring | reserved |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |