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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor