GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ventto provide with a vent
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
polyglotone who is polyglot
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful