GRE Word List

RENDER

to melt down

The meaning of the word render is to melt down.

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WordMeaning
promptto move to action : incite
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
rightfuljust
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration