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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
requiema mass for the dead
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor