GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| cursive | running |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |