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
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
conceitfavorable opinion
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
vertexthe top of the head
compulsorymandatory