GRE Word List
APPEASE
pacify
The meaning of the word appease is pacify.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| vixen | a female fox |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| cardinal | a 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 |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |