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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
garnishdecorate
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
prepossessingcreating prejudice
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle