GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

The meaning of the word rectify is to set right : remedy.

Random words

WordMeaning
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
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glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
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strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy