GRE Word List
ALLEVIATE
relieve (pain)
The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve (pain).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bode | foreshadow; portend |
| reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
| graphic | pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described |
| exempt | not subject to a duty or obligation; free from a duty; V. |
| refurbish | renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish |
| champion | support militantly; fight for; N: person who fights for or supports strongly (a principle, movement, person, etc.) |
| unrequited | not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love |
| sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
| languish | lose animation or strength |
| euphoria | feeling of exaggerated or unfounded(ungrounded; baseless) well-being; feeling of great happiness or well-being (when unreasonable); ADJ. euphoriaric |