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
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
tillerone that tills : cultivator
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence