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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retinuea group of retainers or attendants
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
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venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form