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
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
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