GRE Word List

RAZE

to destroy to the ground : demolish

The meaning of the word raze is to destroy to the ground : demolish.

Random words

WordMeaning
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
writheto twist into coils or folds
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
recitala detailed account : enumeration
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate