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
cerebrationto use the mind : think
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
remunerativeserving to remunerate
verdantgreen in tint or color
pryto look closely or inquisitively
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
pendulouspoised without visible support