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

WordMeaning
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
provenanceorigin
finishto come to an end : terminate
rarefiedbeing less dense
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity