GRE Word List

ATTENUATE

to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken

The meaning of the word attenuate is to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken.

Random words

WordMeaning
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
catholicroman catholic
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
puddingblood sausage