Top GRE Words in Context Flashcards
1
Q
abate
A
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
As the hurricanes force ___, the winds dropped and the sea became calm.
2
Q
abscond
A
to leave secretly
The patron ___ from the restaurant by sneaking out the back door without paying his bill.
3
Q
abstain
A
to choose not to do something
She ___ from choosing a mouthwatering dessert from the tray.
4
Q
abyss
A
an extremely deep hole
The submarine dove into the ___ to chart the previously unseen depths.
5
Q
adulterate
A
to make impure
The chef made his ketchup last longer by ___ it with water.
