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
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
retrenchcut down
denizeninhabitant
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
supersedeto cause to be set aside
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement