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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| minuscule | very small |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |