GRE Word List

AMEND

to put right

The meaning of the word amend is to put right.

Random words

WordMeaning
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic