GRE Word List

REDRESS

to set right : remedy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
felonone who has committed a felony