GRE Word List
REDRESS
to set right : remedy
The meaning of the word redress is to set right : remedy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| addle | rotten |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |