GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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WordMeaning
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance