GRE Word List

ACCELERATE

to move faster : to gain speed

The meaning of the word accelerate is to move faster : to gain speed.

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WordMeaning
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
freebooterpirate
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
aridexcessively dry
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem