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
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
guisea form or style of dress : costume
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
cemeterya burial ground
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring