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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| schism | division |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| dart | a light spear |
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