GRE Word List

IMPOVERISH

to make poor

The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.

Random words

WordMeaning
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
demolitionthe act of demolishing
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly