GRE Word List

EXTIRPATE

to destroy completely : wipe out

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

Random words

WordMeaning
derelictionan intentional abandonment
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
climeclimate
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women