GRE Word List

PALL

to lose strength or effectiveness

The meaning of the word pall is to lose strength or effectiveness.

Random words

WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
debuta first appearance
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile