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

WordMeaning
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
compriseto be made up of
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly