GRE Word List

GRATIFY

to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to

The meaning of the word gratify is to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to.

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WordMeaning
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
condolegrieve
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
lunarcrescent
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world