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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| fell | skin |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |