GRE Word List

ALLEVIATE

relieve

The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.

Random words

WordMeaning
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
homespunspun or made at home
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing