GRE Word List
SULLY
to make soiled or tarnished : defile
The meaning of the word sully is to make soiled or tarnished : defile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| 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 |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |