GRE Word List

VITIATE

to make faulty or defective : impair

The meaning of the word vitiate is to make faulty or defective : impair.

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WordMeaning
ligneousof or resembling wood
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes