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

WordMeaning
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice