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 |
|---|---|
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| enigma | something hard to understand or explain |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |