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 |
|---|---|
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |