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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tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
facileeasily accomplished or attained
untenablenot able to be defended
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
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besiegeto surround with armed forces
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assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly