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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| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
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| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
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