GRE Word List

EXTIRPATE

to destroy completely : wipe out

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

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WordMeaning
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
aspirantone who aspires
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate