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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
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| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
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| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
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