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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
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| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
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