GRE Word List

EMEND

to correct usually by textual alterations

The meaning of the word emend is to correct usually by textual alterations.

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palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand