GRE Word List

MOLLIFY

to soothe in temper or disposition : appease

The meaning of the word mollify is to soothe in temper or disposition : appease.

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WordMeaning
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
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pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
untenablenot able to be defended
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bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
equityjustice according to natural law or right