GRE Word List

EXTIRPATE

to destroy completely : wipe out

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

Random words

WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
oligarchygovernment by the few
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
demisedeath
conveyancethe action of conveying
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull