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 |
|---|---|
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| clip | encompass |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |