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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WordMeaning
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
aridexcessively dry
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
panderto act as a pander
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
sequesterto set apart : segregate
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift