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
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
parasitean 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
inertlacking the power to move
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
fraileasily led into evil
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives