GRE Word List
BURNISH
to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
The meaning of the word burnish is to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| pander | to act as a pander |
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| mischance | bad luck |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |