GRE Word List

MEDIATE

occupying a middle position

The meaning of the word mediate is occupying a middle position.

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WordMeaning
hardybold
declivitydownward inclination
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
slakesubside
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical