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
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
corpuscle | a minute particle |
celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
rig | to fit out with rigging |
debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
docile | easily taught |
initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |