GRE Word List

BOOST

to push or shove up from below

The meaning of the word boost is to push or shove up from below.

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WordMeaning
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
homespunspun or made at home
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
remunerativeserving to remunerate
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
limpto walk lamely
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected