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
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
disingenuouslacking in candor
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious