GRE Word List
EXTIRPATE
root up; uproot; destroy completely
The meaning of the word extirpate is root up; uproot; destroy completely.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circlet | small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration) |
| advert | refer |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| alias | an assumed name esp. by a criminal (usually to mislead people); ADV. alias |
| resonant | (of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance |
| indenture | bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master) |
| kneel | go down on one's knee(s) |
| rapport | close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony |
| heinous | atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime |
| grisly | ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies |