GRE Word List
EMEND
to correct usually by textual alterations
The meaning of the word emend is to correct usually by textual alterations.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |