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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| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| license | permission to act |
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| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |