GRE Word List

PALL

to lose strength or effectiveness

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

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WordMeaning
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
depravitya corrupt act or practice
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
consonanceharmony or agreement among components