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 |
|---|---|
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| petrify | to convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |