GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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WordMeaning
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals