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 |
|---|---|
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |