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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |