GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |