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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
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ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
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apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
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