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 |
|---|---|
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |