GRE Word List

AMEND

to put right

The meaning of the word amend is to put right.

Random words

WordMeaning
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
posthumousborn after the death of the father
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
raptlifted up and carried away