GRE Word List
ASSUAGE
to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
The meaning of the word assuage is to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |