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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avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
disclaimto make a disclaimer
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
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