GRE Word List

PROMOTE

to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise

The meaning of the word promote is to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise.

Random words

WordMeaning
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
retortto pay or hurl back : return
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
celerityrapidity of motion or action