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Word: emend

Definition: correct (usually a text); N. emendation: correction of errors; improvement


More Vocab Words

::: perspicacious - (of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
::: anarchist - person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority
::: beset - harass or trouble from all directions; hem in
::: smolder - smoulder; burn slowly without flame; be liable to break out at any moment; exist in a suppressed state; Ex. smoldering anger
::: parallel - similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
::: transpire - (of a fact) become known; be revealed; happen; give off (watery waste matter) through pores
::: vindicate - clear from blame; free from blame or accusation (with supporting proof); exonerate; substantiate; justify or support; avenge; Ex. vindicate one's client; Ex. vindicate one's claim; CF. vindicator
::: disparity - difference; condition of inequality; OP. parity
::: embezzlement - taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care)
::: celestial - heavenly