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
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
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inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
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archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
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sepulchera place of burial : tomb
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