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
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
writheto twist into coils or folds
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
clichea trite phrase or expression
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions