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
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
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sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence