GRE Word List
AMPLIFY
to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
The meaning of the word amplify is to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |