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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
direexciting horror
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
distantseparated in space : away
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
transpireto take place : go on