GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
obsequya funeral or burial rite
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness