GRE Word List

KINDLE

to start (a fire) burning : light

The meaning of the word kindle is to start (a fire) burning : light.

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cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
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millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease