GRE Word List
MORTIFY
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
The meaning of the word mortify is to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
inert | lacking the power to move |
magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
frail | easily led into evil |
hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |