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
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
miragean optical (see optical
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
ponderousof very great weight
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy