GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
imminentready to take place : happening soon
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew