GRE Word List
APPEASE
pacify
The meaning of the word appease is pacify.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
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| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |