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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|---|---|
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| fulcrum | prop |
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| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |