GRE Word List
RECTIFY
to set right : remedy
The meaning of the word rectify is to set right : remedy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
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| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| dissension | disagreement |
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