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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
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| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
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