GRE Word List

BATE

to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain

The meaning of the word bate is to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain.

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impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
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imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company