GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| remorse | a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| render | to melt down |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| exempt | free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |