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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| demure | reserved |
| unkempt | not combed |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| significant | having meaning |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| coin | corner |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |