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
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
encircleto form a circle around : surround
unsavoryinsipid
regimeregimen
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night