GRE Word List
WAIVE
to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
The meaning of the word waive is to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |