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
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
outragean act of violence or brutality
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
frivolousof little weight or importance
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly