GRE Word List
ASSUAGE
mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)
The meaning of the word assuage is mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foolhardy | rash; reckless; foolishly daring |
| eulogistic | praising; full of eulogy |
| regiment | military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society |
| assumption | something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume |
| improvise | compose on the spur of the moment |
| impropriety | improperness; unsuitableness |
| confidence | self-assurance; calm unworried feeling based on a strong belief in one's abilities; strong belief in the ability of a person or plan; trust or faith in a person or thing; something confided; secret; Ex. confidence in your ability; Ex. I'm telling you this in confidence; Ex. exchange confidences about their boyfriends; ADJ. confident |
| retentive | holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory |
| analogous | comparable; similar |
| entrepreneur | businessperson (who assumes the risk of a business venture); contractor; ADJ. entrepreneurial |
