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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concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
herbivorousfeeding on plants
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate