GRE Word List

PALL

to lose strength or effectiveness

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

Random words

WordMeaning
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production