GRE Word List

UNDERMINE

to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly

The meaning of the word undermine is to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly.

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WordMeaning
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
encircleto form a circle around : surround
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
deferput off