GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
tannerone that tans hides
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
blackballto vote against
smotherto kill by depriving of air
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta