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
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
ingratean ungrateful person
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will