GRE Word List
REFURBISH
to brighten or freshen up : renovate
The meaning of the word refurbish is to brighten or freshen up : renovate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| devious | wandering |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| desiccate | to dry up |