GRE Word List
GRATIFY
to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
The meaning of the word gratify is to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |