GRE Word List
REMIT
to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
The meaning of the word remit is to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |