Table
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verb
Definition
(verb) To postpone consideration of; to set aside for later
Examples
“They decided to table the discussion until next month.”
“The committee tabled the controversial proposal.”
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GRE Tip
Table is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "postpone" or "defer" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "expedite".
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