GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
unassumingnot assuming : modest
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
retortto pay or hurl back : return
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds