GRE Word List

SLAKE

subside

The meaning of the word slake is subside.

Random words

WordMeaning
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
jibeto be in accord : agree
naivetea naive remark or action
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
figmentsomething made up or contrived