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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squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
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pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
incontinentnot continent: such as
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)