GRE Word List

ALLEVIATE

relieve

The meaning of the word alleviate is relieve.

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WordMeaning
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
profligatewildly extravagant
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
bitterbeing, 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
putrefyto make putrid
pursea small bag for money
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
harassexhaust
egregiousconspicuous