Vitiate
hardVISH-ee-ayt
verb
Definition
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of; to corrupt
Examples
“Errors vitiated the research findings.”
“Corruption vitiated the entire process.”
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GRE Tip
Vitiate is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "impair" or "undermine" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "enhance".
Related GRE Words
adulterate
To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance
subvert
To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution
sabotage
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something
baneful
Causing harm or ruin; pernicious; destructive
deleterious
Causing harm or damage; injurious
insidious
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects
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