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

WordMeaning
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
promptto move to action : incite
pryto look closely or inquisitively
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)