GRE Word List

CORROBORATE

to support with evidence or authority : make more certain

The meaning of the word corroborate is to support with evidence or authority : make more certain.

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verbatimin the exact words : word for word
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
induceto move by persuasion or influence
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
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