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
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
declivitydownward inclination
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
plaitpleat