GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |
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| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |