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 |
|---|---|
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| passe | past one's prime |