GRE Word List

SLAKE

subside

The meaning of the word slake is subside.

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WordMeaning
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
comportto be fitting : accord
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
headfirstwith the head foremost
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty