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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| savant | a person of learning |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |