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
unfetterto free from fetters
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impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
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homilya usually short sermon