GRE Word List
SUBDUE
less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger
The meaning of the word subdue is less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| altercation | noisy quarrel |
| sloth | slow moving tree-dwelling mammal; laziness; ADJ. slothful: lazy; indolent |
| vie | contend; compete |
| valediction | saying farewell; expression of leave-taking |
| remonstrate | protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest |
| placate | pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease |
| abase | lower; degrade; humiliate; make humble; make (oneself) lose self-respect |
| allocate | assign; set apart for a particular purpose |
| choir | group of people who sing together (esp. during religious services); place for choir |
| beneficial | helpful; useful; advantageous |
