GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
traverseto go or travel across or over
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
collateto compare critically
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
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scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring