GRE Word List

AMEND

to put right

The meaning of the word amend is to put right.

Random words

WordMeaning
unfetterto free from fetters
combustiblecapable of combustion
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
drabslattern
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as