Revert
mediumrih-VERT
verb
Definition
To return to a previous state, practice, or belief
Examples
“After the diet ended, she reverted to her old eating habits.”
“The property will revert to the original owner.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Revert is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "return" or "regress" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "progress".
Related GRE Words
regress
To return to a former or less developed state
degenerate
To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
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