GRE Word List

AMEND

to put right

The meaning of the word amend is to put right.

Random words

WordMeaning
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
itineranttraveling from place to place
clichea trite phrase or expression
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
inebriateone who is drunk
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy