GRE Word List

SLAKE

subside

The meaning of the word slake is subside.

Random words

WordMeaning
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
influxa coming in
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
limpto walk lamely
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
ricketyaffected with rickets
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity