GRE Word List

IMPOVERISH

to make poor

The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.

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isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
conveneto come together in a body
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engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
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recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
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advertto turn the mind or attention