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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WordMeaning
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly