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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |