GRE Word List
SLAKE
subside
The meaning of the word slake is subside.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| defer | put off |