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
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs