GRE Word List

SEQUESTER

to set apart : segregate

The meaning of the word sequester is to set apart : segregate.

Random words

WordMeaning
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out