GRE Word List
SEVER
to put or keep apart : divide
The meaning of the word sever is to put or keep apart : divide.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| sheer | unqualified |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |