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 |
|---|---|
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
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| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |