GRE Word List

INGRATIATE

to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort

The meaning of the word ingratiate is to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort.

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WordMeaning
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
callousbeing hardened and thickened
veerto change direction or course
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
wrenchto move with a violent twist
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight