GRE Word List
ALLEVIATE
relieve
The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |