GRE Word List
EXTENUATE
to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
The meaning of the word extenuate is to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| dominate | rule |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
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| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
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