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
redressto set right : remedy
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
unassumingnot assuming : modest
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
cavalcadea procession (see procession