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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
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