GRE Word List
SLAKE
subside
The meaning of the word slake is subside.
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| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |