GRE Word List
RAMIFY
to split up into branches or constituent parts
The meaning of the word ramify is to split up into branches or constituent parts.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| endue | provide |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| willowy | abounding with willows |