GRE Word List

RATIFY

to approve and sanction formally : confirm

The meaning of the word ratify is to approve and sanction formally : confirm.

Random words

WordMeaning
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
whimsywhim
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
predilectionan established preference for something
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
lunarcrescent
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality