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
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
accessiblecapable of being reached
categoricalabsolute
preamblean introductory statement
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity