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
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
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tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
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squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
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stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination