GRE Word List

ADULTERATE

to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element

The meaning of the word adulterate is to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element.

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WordMeaning
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
siftto put through a sieve
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
forteone's strong point