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

WordMeaning
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
wagto be in motion : stir
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course