GRE Word List

IMPOVERISH

to make poor

The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.

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WordMeaning
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
facsimilean exact copy
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
grumbleto mutter in discontent
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling