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
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
alleviaterelieve
ordainto invest (see invest
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated