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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impenitent | not penitent |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| privy | private |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |