GRE Word List
ABATE
to decrease in force or intensity
The meaning of the word abate is to decrease in force or intensity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| expatriate | banish |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| wreak | bring about |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |