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

WordMeaning
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance