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 |
|---|---|
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| ferocious | exhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
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