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
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
constraintthe act of constraining
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
retiringreserved
blareto sound loud and strident
limnto draw or paint on a surface