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
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory