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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WordMeaning
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste