GRE Word List
IMPOVERISH
to make poor
The meaning of the word impoverish is to make poor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| cataclysm | flood |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| portly | dignified |