GRE Word List
TARNISH
to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
The meaning of the word tarnish is to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| fusion | the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |