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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
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| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
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