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 |
|---|---|
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| dissension | disagreement |
| preen | to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| auroral | dawn |
| exploit | deed |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |