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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WordMeaning
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
distantseparated in space : away
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort