GRE Word List

PACIFY

to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe

The meaning of the word pacify is to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe.

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
distantseparated in space : away
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder