GRE Word List

REMIT

to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly

The meaning of the word remit is to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly.

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WordMeaning
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
witherto become dry and sapless
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder