GRE Word List

ALLEVIATE

relieve

The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.

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WordMeaning
dramaa composition (see composition
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
repercussionreflection
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
sequesterto set apart : segregate
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance