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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eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
savorthe taste or smell of something
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous