GRE Word List

IMPOVERISH

to make poor

The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.

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WordMeaning
potablesuitable for drinking
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
respitea period of temporary delay
pungentsharply painful
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited