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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| ensconce | shelter |
| verge | brink |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |