GRE Word List
VITIATE
spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally
The meaning of the word vitiate is spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thrall | slave; bondage; slavery; Ex. Her beauty held him in thrall; CF. enthrall |
| alloy | mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness |
| retain | keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor |
| sleek | smooth and shining (as from good health); V. |
| eventual | happening at last as a result; Ex. eventual victory |
| bookish | fond of books and reading |
| squash | crush; quash; suppress |
| chicanery | trickery; deception |
| smelt | melt (ore) for separating and removing the metal; melt or blend ores changing their chemical composition |
| bludgeon | club; heavy-headed weapon; V. |
