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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
residualremainder
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant