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
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
riftfissure
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
extolto praise highly : glorify
assailto attack violently : assault