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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stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
cipherzero
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
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torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge