GRE Word List

SUPPLICATE

to make a humble entreaty

The meaning of the word supplicate is to make a humble entreaty.

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WordMeaning
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
raptlifted up and carried away
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
apiaristbeekeeper
affectedartificial; pretended
debunkto expose the sham (see sham