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

WordMeaning
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
deviouswandering
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
outgoinggoing away : departing