GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dismissto permit or cause to leave
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
begetto procreate as the father : sire
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
martineta strict disciplinarian
defalcatededuct