GRE Word List
SOLACE
to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
The meaning of the word solace is to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console.
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| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
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| fiasco | a complete failure |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
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