GRE Word List

APPEASE

pacify

The meaning of the word appease is pacify.

Random words

WordMeaning
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy