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
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
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arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
outgoinggoing away : departing
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
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