GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
make poor; deprive of natural strength or something important; Ex. impoverished soil
The meaning of the word impoverish is make poor; deprive of natural strength or something important; Ex. impoverished soil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mellifluous | (of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune |
| concordat | formal agreement |
| invert | turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of |
| renegade | deserter; traitor; ADJ. |
| stymie | thwart; present an obstacle; stump |
| corrugated | wrinkled; ridged |
| bouillon | clear beef (or meat) soup |
| offensive | attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense |
| salubrious | healthful; conducive to health or well-being; socially desirable; Ex. salubrious area; CF. health |
| hiatus | gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break |