GRE Word List
BOWDLERIZE
to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
The meaning of the word bowdlerize is to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| intermediary | mediator |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |