GRE Word List
EDIFY
instruct; correct morally
The meaning of the word edify is instruct; correct morally.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immobility | state of being immovable |
| alias | an assumed name esp. by a criminal (usually to mislead people); ADV. alias |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| renovate | restore to good condition; renew |
| sherbet | flavored dessert ice |
| apposite | appropriate; fitting |
| belie | contradict; give a false impression; disguise; Ex. The poor sales belied our high hopes; Ex. Her smile belies her true feeling of displeasure. |
| smear | spread or cover with a sticky substance; N: mark made by smearing |
| excoriate | scold with biting harshness; censure strongly; strip the skin off |
| undermine | weaken gradually; sap; dig a mine beneath |
