GRE Word List

SLAKE

subside

The meaning of the word slake is subside.

Random words

WordMeaning
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
witherto become dry and sapless
loftan upper room or floor : attic
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully