GRE Word List

ALLAY

to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate

The meaning of the word allay is to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate.

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solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
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adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
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