GRE Word List
ALLEVIATE
relieve
The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |