GRE Word List
PALL
to lose strength or effectiveness
The meaning of the word pall is to lose strength or effectiveness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |