GRE Word List

EXTIRPATE

to destroy completely : wipe out

The meaning of the word extirpate is to destroy completely : wipe out.

Random words

WordMeaning
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
imbibedrink
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
induceto move by persuasion or influence
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
fussyeasily upset : irritable