GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

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WordMeaning
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
caldrona large kettle or boiler
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
quadrupedan animal having four feet
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently