GRE Word List

DILUTE

attenuate

The meaning of the word dilute is attenuate.

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WordMeaning
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
momentuma property (see property
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure