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.

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WordMeaning
prattleprate
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
groucha fit of bad temper
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
tactfulhaving or showing tact