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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |