GRE Word List

TRANSPIRE

to take place : go on

The meaning of the word transpire is to take place : go on.

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WordMeaning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
oculistophthalmologist
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing