GRE Word List
BURNISH
make shiny by rubbing; polish
The meaning of the word burnish is make shiny by rubbing; polish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clasp | hold firmly within arms |
| cant | insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people |
| theoretical | based on theory; not practical or applied; hypothetical |
| intervene | come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention |
| brook | tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream |
| conspiracy | treacherous plot; secret plan against the law (by two or more people) |
| eloquence | expressiveness; persuasive speech; ADJ. eloquent: movingly expressive; expressing ideas well so that the hearers can be influeneced |
| isthmus | narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land |
| dilettante | aimless follower of an art or a field of knowledge (not taking it seriously); amateur; dabbler; CF. delight |
| outmoded | no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned |