Revert
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verb
Definition
To return to a previous state, practice, or belief
Memory hook
RE-VERT: Turn BACK to the old way -- like hitting 'revert' on a document.
Word roots
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Examples
“After the diet ended, she reverted to her old eating habits.”
“The property will revert to the original owner.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“After the diet ended, she ______ to her old eating habits.”
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reverted
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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
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
acclaim
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
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