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
fortuitousoccurring by chance
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scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
hauntto visit often : frequent
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
demolitionthe act of demolishing
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
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