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 |
|---|---|
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |