GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
egressa place or means of going out : exit
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship