GRE Word List

REBATE

to reduce the force or activity of : diminish

The meaning of the word rebate is to reduce the force or activity of : diminish.

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WordMeaning
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
hierarchya division of angels
indissolublenot dissoluble
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torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
remunerativeserving to remunerate
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
minatoryhaving a menacing quality