GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

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WordMeaning
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive