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
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
condigndeserved
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
primto give a prim or demure expression to