GRE Word List

SULLY

to make soiled or tarnished : defile

The meaning of the word sully is to make soiled or tarnished : defile.

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WordMeaning
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
sublimatesublime
fabricateinvent
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
flirtto move erratically : flit
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior