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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
