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 |
|---|---|
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| defalcate | deduct |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| stringent | tight |