Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Showing respect and submission to someone else's opinions or wishes.

Example: He was always deferential to his elders, listening carefully to their advice.

Definition: In a way that shows respect and submission to someone else's opinions or wishes.

Example: She spoke deferentially to her elders, always valuing their advice.

Definition: The act of delaying or postponing something, often officially or formally.

Example: He received a deferment for his military service due to his studies.

Definition: Something that can be postponed or delayed to a later time.

Example: The meeting is deferrable to next week if necessary.

Definition: The action of postponing something to a later time.

Example: The company announced a deferral of the project deadline.

Definition: Something that has been postponed or delayed until a later time.

Example: The company offered deferred payments to help customers manage their finances.

Definition: A person who delays or postpones something.

Example: The deferrer decided to wait until next week to make a decision.

Definition: The process of a fever decreasing or going away, often shown by a drop in body temperature.

Example: After taking the medicine, her defervescence was noticeable as her temperature returned to normal.

Definition: A bold or open resistance to authority or control, showing a willingness to challenge or oppose.

Example: Her defiance of the rules surprised everyone at the meeting.

Definition: Showing a strong desire to resist authority or control; not willing to obey rules or accept criticism.

Example: The defiant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.