GRE Word List

ALLEVIATE

relieve

The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.

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WordMeaning
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
litheeasily bent or flexed
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
schemea plan or program of action
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
jocosegiven to joking : merry
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment