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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|---|---|
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| spare | not being used |
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| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
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| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
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| genuflect | to bend the knee |