GRE Word List

IMPOVERISH

to make poor

The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.

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WordMeaning
implodeto burst inward
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly