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 |
|---|---|
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| niggle | trifle |
| savant | a person of learning |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |