GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

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WordMeaning
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
mimicryan instance of mimicking