erect :Definition : verb : 1. to build; construct; raise : to erect a house 2. to raise and set in an upright or vertical position : to erect a telegraph pole 3. to set up or establish, as an institution; found 4. Machinery : to assemble; make ready for use 5. to bring about; cause to come into existence : to erect barriers to progress adjective : 6. upright in position or posture: to stand or sit erect 7. raised or directed upward : a dog with ears erect 8. Botany : vertical throughout; not spreading or declined : an erect stem : an erect leaf or ovule Related Forms : erectable : adjective erectly : adverb erectness : noun Usage : Enjoy this list and then get around for preparing your own list of words. There is no better way of boosting your words power. The most effective way to build your vocabulary is described in the page on Word Power. Educational research has discovered that your I.Q. is intimately related to your Word Power. Take a standard Vocabulary test and then an intelligent test, the result in both will be substantially the same. The more extensive your vocabulary, the better your chances of success, other things being equal- success in attaining your educational goals, success in moving ahead in your business or professional career, success in achieving your intellectual potential.
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