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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WordMeaning
oligarchygovernment by the few
censurea judgment involving condemnation
assailto attack violently : assault
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
influxa coming in
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity