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 |
|---|---|
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |
| putrefy | to make putrid |