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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relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
limpto walk lamely
skimpskimpy
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
facultyability
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar