GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

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WordMeaning
dowseto plunge into water
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
penchanta strong and continued inclination
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
impetusa driving force : impulse
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise