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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WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
lunarcrescent
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism: