GRE Word List
MITIGATE
to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
The meaning of the word mitigate is to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| query | question |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| kismet | fate |