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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meagerhaving little flesh : thin
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
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draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net