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
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
clientelea body of clients
pungentsharply painful
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable