GRE Word List
EDIFY
to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
The meaning of the word edify is to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |