GRE Word List

AMELIORATE

to make better or more tolerable

The meaning of the word ameliorate is to make better or more tolerable.

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WordMeaning
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
surmountto prevail over : overcome