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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
toutto make much of : promote
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
primto give a prim or demure expression to
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily