Set 111 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto violate a law, command, or moral code
The company faced severe penalties after it was found to have transgressed environmental regulations in its manufacturing processes.
Set 111 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: transgress, ameliorating, protrude, reverberate, truncate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to violate a law, command, or moral code
The company faced severe penalties after it was found to have transgressed environmental regulations in its manufacturing processes.
making something better or improving a situation
The organization is focused on ameliorating the living conditions of underprivileged families in the community.
to extend beyond or above a surface
The roots of the tree began to protrude from the ground, creating a natural barrier around the base.
to echo or resound repeatedly
The sound of the church bells began to reverberate through the quiet village, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
to shorten by cutting off a part
In the editing process, the director decided to truncate the film by cutting out some of the less important scenes.