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 |
|---|---|
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
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