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.

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despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
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gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
compulsorymandatory
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness