GRE Word List
RECTIFY
to set right : remedy
The meaning of the word rectify is to set right : remedy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| grotesque | a 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 |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |