GRE Word List

RATIFY

to approve and sanction formally : confirm

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

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gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
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suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
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