GRE Word List
AMEND
to put right
The meaning of the word amend is to put right.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |