GRE Word List

AMEND

to put right

The meaning of the word amend is to put right.

Random words

WordMeaning
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
briskkeenly alert : lively
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
lopsidedleaning to one side
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast