GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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respitea period of temporary delay
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
vixena female fox
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable