GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| cataclysm | flood |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| ploy | escapade |