GRE Word List
AMEND
to put right
The meaning of the word amend is to put right.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
onus | burden |
simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
drivel | nonsense |