GRE Word List

ABATE

to decrease in force or intensity

The meaning of the word abate is to decrease in force or intensity.

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WordMeaning
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
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