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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fell | skin |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| vixen | a female fox |