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
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
componenta constituent part : ingredient
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief