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
phenomenaphenomenon
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
asepticpreventing infection
redressto set right : remedy
abodethe place where one lives : home
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless