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.

Random words

WordMeaning
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
conceitfavorable opinion
grumbleto mutter in discontent
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand