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
reprisea musical repetition:
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
headfirstwith the head foremost
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
discomposeto destroy the composure of