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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |