GRE Word List

RECTIFY

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
supersedeto cause to be set aside
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law